Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s vs Intel Xeon E7-4809 v2

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Xeon E7-4809 v2 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E7 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E7-4809 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Xeon E7 v2
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Xeon E7
2 Generation 4
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s Name Intel Xeon E7-4809 v2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is 2.83 GHz
The Intel Xeon E7-4809 v2 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-4809 v2 is 1.9 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 6
2.83 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
4x Cores 6x
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E7-4809 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.5 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
2 Memory channels 4
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 42.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E7-4809 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 890 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Q1/2008 Release date Q1/2014
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 775 Socket LGA 2011
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Ivy Bridge EX
45 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX